Business Administration Research Papers/Topics

Customization and its Influence on the Performance of International Courier Firms in Kenya

Abstract The primary objective of this research was to investigate the influence of customization on the performance of international courier companies operating in Kenya. The study employed a descriptive research design, utilizing the survey technique as its methodology. The research focused on operations managers, with an estimated population of 55 individuals representing various international courier firms in Kenya. To gather data, the researcher employed a census-based purposive samplin...

The Viability of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles in the Kenyan Market: A Strategic Study

Abstract: Numerous factors point toward the requirement of a change in the vehicle industry in the Kenyan market, and in the global environment in general. Environmental pollution, lack of efficiency, and high costs of petrol and traditional fuels, are just a few. Looking into options to bring this required change, we find that technology has brought us to a stand-off, whereby although the electric vehicles of today would prevent many of the flaws with traditional fuel driven vehicles, the s...

Sectoral variations in market orientation and performance among small service firms in Botswana

Abstract: The quest for the diversification of Botswana’s mineral-led economy necessitates an examination of other performing ones such as the Tourism-Transport and Finance-Consulting small service sectors which have been identified as also contributing immensely to its economy. So, this paper investigates variations in market orientation and performance among small service firms in Botswana. In more specific terms, it involves analysis of variations with regard to tourism-transport and fi...

The Attitude and Behavioral Intentions of Muslim Fast Food Customers in a Southern African Market Environment

Abstract: Through the lens of social exchange theory and the theory of reasoned action, this study examines the influence of halal marketing and halal certification on the attitude of Muslim fast-food customers. The study further explores the influence of attitude on the behavioural intentions of these consumers in an emerging African market environment. Data was collected from 306 Muslim fast-food customers using self-administered questionnaires. The study found that the attitude of Muslim ...

Research Project Format for all Students

HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE RESEARCH PROJECT  The template is a detailed format designed to assist students (undergraduates or postgraduates) for their course-related research project or term paper and research proposal. The general guidelines are followed in the correct technical format.

International Business Trends Emerging Out of COVID-19

Organisations are constantly striving to grow and develop thus, invest heavily to drive this agenda. In 2019, the world was caught offguard when the COVID-19 virus struck. Nevertheless, businesses across the globe managed to survive, giving rise to new international business trends. This study focused on International Business Trends Emerging Out of COVID-19 in which three research questions were posited. These were; finding out some of the international business trends emerging out of COVID-...

Effect of Global Culture on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in South East, Nigeria

Abstract The study evaluated the effect of Global culture on the performance of small and medium enterprises in south East, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to: examine the effect of internet speed to access information on the quality of service, evaluate the effect of internet access of electronic transaction on the volume of sales and determine the effect of internet in improving interest of acquiring knowledge on the profitability of the SMEs. The population of the study...

Organizational Structure and Productivity of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing Firms in South East, Nigeria

The study evaluated the organizational structure and productivity of food, beverage and tobacco manufacturing firms in South East, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to; examine the relationship between task allocation and the units of output produced; evaluate the relationship between coordination mechanisms in the organization and waste reduction and determine the relationship between employee safety cost and cost reduction of food, beverage and tobacco manufacturingfirms in South East, ...

Effect of Exchange of Information on the Quality of Service of SMEs in South east Nigeria

AbstractThe study evaluated the effect of Exchange of Information on the Quality of Service of SMEs in South East Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: Examine the effect of communication channels on the reliability of SMEs in South East Nigeria and evaluate the effect of feedback on the responsiveness of SMEs in South East Nigeria. The population of the study is three thousand four hundred and seventy-two (3472) staff of the organizations understudy. The study used the survey approach an...

EFFECT OF COLLABORATION STRATEGY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL BUSINESS IN ENUGU STATE

AbstractThe study evaluated the effect of collaboration strategy on the performance of Small Business in Enugu State. The specific objectives are to; examine the effect of workforce diversity on the profitability of Small Business in Enugu State and evaluate the effect of communication on the quality of service of Small Business in Enugu State. The population of the study consists of three hundred and eleven (311) small business owners. The whole population was used due to small number. Two h...

INFLUENCE OF SELECTIVE HIRING ON THE STAFF RETENTION OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN ENUGU STATE

AbstractThe study evaluated the Influence of Selective Hiring on the Staff Retention of Manufacturing Firmsin Enugu State. The specific objectives of the study are to; examine the influence of special skill onreduced turnover of manufacturing Firms in Enugu State and evaluate the influence of knowledge onthe opportunities to grow of manufacturing Firms in Enugu State. The research population for thestudy was made up of 455 employees comprising management/senior staff and junior staff of the t...

EFFECT OF WORKFORCE PLANNING ON THE ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF SMES IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA

AbstractThe study evaluated the effect of workforce planning on the organizational performance of SMEs in Enugu State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to evaluate the effect of succession planning on the quality of service of SMEs in Enugu State and determine the effect of leadership development on the profitability of SMEs in Enugu State. The population of the study is three thousand five hundred and eleven (3511) staff of the organizations understudy. The study used the survey approac...

Impact of Labour Turnover on Organizational Productivity (A Case Study of N.N.P.C. Ilorin)

PROPOSAL This study was carried  out to  analysis the  impact  of labour  turnover on organizational productivity (N.N.P.C Ilorin)  organizations the  questionnaire, direct interview, text  books, and journals were  the basic  source of data collection, this  was statistically  treated  using the  simple percentage  one of the  major  caused  of turnover in the  organizational  productivity, on this  basis  management should  ensure  that all factors  that  can caus...

Diversification of the Economy: An Imperative for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

The study was to evaluate the diversification of the economy as an imperative for sustainabledevelopment in Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: evaluate the effect of enhancing Agriculturalsector on the creation of jobs in Nigeria, assess the effect of manufacturing with high local contentson the derivations of economic growth in Nigeria and ascertain the effect of solid minerals sectors onthe income redistribution in Nigeria. The study used the survey approach. The primary source of da...

Effect of Employee Career Development and Performance of Lecturers in State Universities in SouthEast, Nigeria

The study evaluated the effect of career development and performance of lecturers in stateuniversities in South-East, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: evaluate the effect of training onthe frequency of research output of lectures in state universities in South-East, Nigeria, determine theeffect of learning and development on the teaching competence of lecturers in state universities inSouth-East, Nigeria and examine the effect of workforce planning on the organizational skills oflect...


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